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Mana Miyashita didn't linger.
After bidding farewell to Jaden Yuki, she left the hotel and rode off elegantly on her motorcycle.
Sitting in the room's chair, Jaden Yuki crossed his legs, his hands clasped behind his head.
Recalling the woman, Mana Miyashita.
Jaden Yuki felt a strange sense of déjà vu about her.
"Jaden, it seems you're quite interested in that woman."
Yubel's figure appeared beside Jaden Yuki.
She stood with her arms crossed, looking at Jaden Yuki.
Her words, as always, were full of sarcasm.
Jaden Yuki pouted, ignoring her.
"There are three days until the next match. Have you thought about what to prepare?"
Seeing Jaden Yuki ignore her, Yubel wasn't annoyed.
After all, she already knew Jaden Yuki's personality very well.
She knew when it was best to speak.
"Prepare, huh?"
Jaden Yuki glanced at the current time.
1:15 PM.
He still had plenty of time to spend.
Normally, when there were no matches.
Jaden Yuki, having nothing to do, would just play games in his room to pass the time.
After all, KaibaCorp started out in gaming.
The hotels they arranged for duelists were stocked with all sorts of games, absolutely rich in variety.
Plus.
Although Jaden Yuki possessed a mature aura beyond his age.
In reality, deep down, he was quite a homebody.
For him.
As long as he had food, drinks, and internet.
He wouldn't get bored if he stayed in this room full of video games for a year.
"Play games?"
Turning on the game console and handing a controller to Yubel, Jaden Yuki smiled.
"..."
Looking at the dark golden light shimmering in Jaden Yuki's eyes.
And feeling her body materialize.
Yubel fell silent.
How could she not know?
Jaden Yuki had specifically used the Supreme King's power.
Just to get her to play games with him.
"You really do use your power in the most unbelievable ways."
Taking the game controller, Yubel couldn't help but complain.
"When it's time to relax, you relax. You have to be good at dueling, and good at other games too. That's what makes a King of Games."
Jaden Yuki sat cross-legged on the floor and selected a game disc.
"This game is very simple, even a beginner like you can pick it up quickly."
Jaden Yuki looked at the screen displaying the game, adjusting the difficulty.
"Are you serious, you guy?"
Yubel looked at the game controller in her Dragon Claw.
She felt that this fragile thing would shatter if she applied even a little force.
Moreover.
This was indeed her first time encountering such things.
She was completely clueless about these strangely shaped buttons.
"Come on, try it, it's very simple, you'll get the hang of it quickly." Jaden Yuki patted the spot next to him, motioning for Yubel to sit down.
Yubel frowned, and although a little reluctant, she couldn't argue with Jaden Yuki.
She sat down next to Jaden Yuki.
The screen began to load.
As the game started.
Jaden Yuki began to teach Yubel some basic operations.
Although it was her first time encountering such things.
It must be said that a spirit's adaptability far exceeded human imagination.
Yubel's progress was even faster than Jaden had expected.
"You're amazing, Yubel, I didn't expect that."
Jaden Yuki chuckled, rubbing his nose, "Then I'll have to try hard too, otherwise, I might not even be able to beat a rookie like you."
She slanted a glance at the young boy next to her, who was now immersed in the game.
Yubel's lips unconsciously curved upwards.
For some reason.
Jaden's smile at this moment reminded her of the little prince she had protected thousands of years ago.
The same appearance.
The same smile.
Yubel could no longer remember why she had decided to undergo such inhumane modifications to protect this young boy all those years ago.
But now.
Looking at the smile on Jaden Yuki's face.
Deep down in Yubel's heart, the answer from back then seemed to resurface.
"Jaden, perhaps you could smile more."
"Huh? Why are you suddenly saying something so random?"
"Hmph, I just said it."
Yubel closed her eyes, letting out a soft laugh.
She didn't know why she had said such a thing.
It really was, quite random.
'Buzz~ Buzz'
Just as the two were happily playing the game.
Jaden Yuki's phone, at his waist, rang unseasonably.
Pausing the game, Jaden Yuki opened his phone.
Seeing the caller ID, Jaden Yuki raised an eyebrow.
"Hello?"
"Jaden boy, congratulations on winning the C-Block Champion and entering the final Semi-finals."
On the other end of the phone, Pegasus's unforgettable voice echoed in Jaden Yuki's ear.
Hearing this voice, Jaden Yuki knew he had work to do.
"Mr. Pegasus's news isn't very fast."
"It's already the third day, and Mr. Pegasus is just now congratulating me?"
Jaden Yuki rested his face in his hand, unable to resist complaining.
"Hehe... Jaden boy isn't someone who cares about such small matters, is he?"
"Besides, Jaden boy's performance has already shaken the entire dueling world."
"This is truly unexpected."
Pegasus stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, his gaze flicking to the duel video playing on the computer behind him.
"To be able to break through such a blockade, Jaden boy, your strength is growing rapidly."
"Please stop with these meaningless compliments, Mr. Pegasus," Jaden Yuki interrupted Pegasus, "Is there something you need?"
"Hmm... A Dark Duelist has appeared."
On the other end of the phone, Pegasus's grave voice came through.
A Dark Duelist?
Jaden Yuki's eyes narrowed.
"I understand..."
Late at night.
A street corner in New York.
Jaden Yuki, wearing his Duel Disk, was sitting on a park bench, yawning.
"Are you kidding me? In the middle of the night, would anyone really come to a place like this?" Jaden Yuki's eyes glowed with a dark golden light as he looked around.
Because it was late at night, the park was quiet.
Forget about any so-called Dark Duelists.
Not even a cat or dog could be seen.
"It seems not all intelligence is accurate."
Yubel floated nearby, arms crossed, saying.
"Well, let's wait ten more minutes."
Jaden Yuki glanced at his watch. "And that Dark Duelist is just a small criminal, I think he's wanted for robbery?"
"These days, even criminals start out as Dark Duelists?"
"This is getting too intense."
Jaden Yuki clicked his tongue, complaining inwardly.
However, the dueling world truly was this outrageous.
If people with spirit power went down an evil path and fell into darkness.
It would indeed cause significant social security problems.
And such people were very common in the GX world...
"Kurikuri!"
Just as Jaden Yuki was getting a little impatient.
Winged Kuriboh's voice suddenly rang in Jaden Yuki's ear.
"What's wrong?"
Jaden Yuki saw Winged Kuriboh appear beside him, seemingly urging him to follow.
"That fluffy little fellow seems to have found something."
Yubel snorted, looking at Jaden Yuki, "Let's follow him and see."
"Okay."
Jaden Yuki got up and chased after Winged Kuriboh.
Winged Kuriboh flew towards the depths of the park, its pure white glow illuminating the surrounding scenery in the darkness.
"Ahhh!"
Suddenly, a scream echoed in the darkness.
Jaden Yuki and Yubel exchanged glances, then immediately rushed forward, following Winged Kuriboh.
"Kurikuri!"
Winged Kuriboh stopped, pointing ahead and crying out.
They saw in the alley ahead.
A figure with his back to Jaden Yuki stood in the darkness.
At his feet, a person lay motionless.
Duel cards were scattered on the ground, emitting a faint dark aura.
"Is that the Dark Duelist?" Yubel looked at the person lying on the ground. "It seems he's already been dealt with by this person."
"Who is he? Is he our target?"
Jaden Yuki shook his head, not answering Yubel's question.
Although he didn't know if this person was friend or foe.
From this person, Jaden Yuki felt a hint of a familiar aura.
Seemingly sensing Jaden Yuki.
The person slightly turned his head, but all that could be seen was a dark mask.
"Jaden Yuki."
He immediately turned around and activated the Duel Disk on his arm.
"..."
Seeing the opponent activate his Duel Disk, Jaden Yuki naturally wouldn't shy away from a fight.
But as the Duel Disk activated, a name appeared in Jaden Yuki's mind.
Aster Phoenix.
This entire outfit.
In the darkness, this familiar silhouette bore a striking resemblance to [Elemental HERO Phoenix Enforcer].
"Well, what a coincidence... I'm dueling Aster ahead of schedule?"
Muttering softly, Jaden Yuki looked at the dark figure in front of him.
"Do you want to duel?"
The dark figure did not respond.
He seemed to be contemplating whether he should fight the red-clad youth in front of him.
Just then, the sound of police sirens echoed from a distance.
Hearing the sirens, the dark figure immediately turned and left, disappearing into the darkness.
"He's gone?"
Watching Aster disappear into the dark alley.
Jaden Yuki muttered in a low voice, showing a disappointed expression.
"Too bad, I thought I could get the Destiny HERO today."
"But now, Pegasus's request isn't fulfilled, and the Destiny HERO that was within reach also flew away."
Putting away his Duel Disk.
Jaden Yuki quickly left the park before outsiders arrived.
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